Miami County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider several financial items, including a public hearing to amend and the adoption of an amended 2024 budget for the Community Corrections JUVR program. The board will also review year‑end financial transactions, approve an encumbrance list and budgeted and non‑budgeted transfers, and accept a Community Development Block Grant time‑extension request. Routine items such as approving the December 23 minutes and a retirement celebration for Holly Ray are included in the consent agenda.

• Approve minutes of December 23, 2024 (consent agenda)
• Accept the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) time‑extension request
• Approve year‑end financial transactions, including the encumbrance list and budgeted & non‑budgeted transfers
• Public hearing to amend the 2024 budget for Community Corrections JUVR
• Adopt the amended 2024 budget for Community Corrections JUVR

The Board unanimously approved a 6-month extension request to CDBG for the Bucyrus Sewer Bid Project, moving the bid deadline to July 1, 2025. They also approved year-end financial transactions, including an encumbrance list and budget transfers, and adopted an amended 2024 budget for Community Corrections JUVR after a public hearing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, payroll, and tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month CDBG extension for Bucyrus Sewer Bid Project (unanimous)
• Approved year-end financial transactions, encumbrance list, and budgeted/non-budgeted transfers (unanimous)
• Adopted amended 2024 budget for Community Corrections JUVR (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss equipment procurement and infrastructure updates. The board is reviewing the purchase of four trucks and easements for an EMS facility in Hillsdale. A 2024 year-end financial update will also be presented.

• Purchase of 2 half-ton, 4x4, extended cab trucks
• Purchase of 2 one-ton, 4x4, regular cab trucks
• Hillsdale Grant of Easements for EMS Facility
• Construction Change Orders for Phase 2 Culvert Replacements
• Resolution amending the Miami County Organizational Chart

The Board unanimously approved a resolution amending the county organizational chart, which reclassifies several positions, adds a full-time School Resource Officer/Deputy Sheriff and a full-time Deputy Jailer, and eliminates an Assistant County Attorney position, saving $38,000. The Board also approved a utility easement for the EMS facility, two construction change orders for culvert replacements, and the purchase of four trucks for Road and Bridge.

• Approved organizational chart resolution R24-12-040 (unanimous)
• Approved Hillsdale Grant of Easements for EMS Facility A24-12-063 (unanimous)
• Approved two culvert replacement change orders, increasing contract to $460,356 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 half-ton trucks from Cable Dahmer for $89,400 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 one-ton trucks from Cable Dahmer for $100,000 (unanimous)
• Removed Mark Raney from Planning Commission to create vacancy (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss a position request and position analysis from the County Attorney elect.

• Position Request / Position Analysis request from the County Attorney elect

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan. The board will also view new E61 and R41 equipment and consider resolutions to adopt a new position classification and pay scale, amend the organizational chart, and amend personnel rules and regulations. Routine items on the consent agenda include approving the minutes from December 11, 2024, and approving vouchers and payroll.

• Resolution to adopt the Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan
• View new E61 and R41 equipment (MIFD#1 Board)
• Resolution to adopt the Miami County Position Classification & Pay Scale
• Resolution to amend the Miami County Organizational Chart
• Resolution to amend the Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations

The Board approved the Lake Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, a resolution adopting the 2025 pay scale with cost-of-living and merit increases, and updates to personnel rules. It tabled an organizational chart amendment until December 23, 2024, and approved pursuing a grant for failing wastewater systems. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved Lake Regional Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous, R24-12-036)
• Approved Position Classification & Pay Scale with 1.5% COLA and 1.5% merit increase (unanimous, R24-12-037)
• Tabled organizational chart amendment until Dec 23, 2024 (unanimous, R24-42-638)
• Approved Personnel Rules & Regulations updates (unanimous, R24-12-039)
• Approved pursuing LEPP grant for failing wastewater systems (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Menefee to Planning Commission for 3-year term (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session on December 11, 2024. Topics include the next comprehensive plan, a change order for Hillsdale EMS flooring, rezoning of parcel 24003‑Z from office and agricultural to Commercial C‑2, and the Bucyrus Post Office project (24006‑SUB). Additional items are the 2026 Lifeline Remount, a discussion of EMS inventory costs versus insurance reimbursements, and proposed amendments to the Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations.

• Change order for Hillsdale EMS flooring (10:30 a.m.)
• Rezone parcel 24003‑Z: Office (C‑O) and Agricultural (AG) to Commercial (C‑2)
• Bucyrus Post Office project (parcel 24006‑SUB)
• 2026 Lifeline Remount
• Proposed amendments to Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 27, 2024 meeting and address routine items on the consent agenda. The action agenda includes a rezoning request for parcel 24003-Z, a proposal for the Bucyrus Post Office, and resolutions to cancel and reschedule two upcoming board meetings. Additional items are a 2026 Lifeline Remount, a change order for Hillsdale EMS flooring, and an extension agreement with Shops on 56 for Miami County EMS tenants.

• Rezone 24003-Z: Office (C-O) and Agricultural (AG) to Commercial (C-2)
• 24006-SUB: Proposal for Bucyrus Post Office
• Resolution to cancel the Dec. 25, 2024 meeting and reschedule to Dec. 23, 2024
• Resolution to cancel the Jan. 1, 2025 meeting and reschedule to Dec. 30, 2024
• Extension agreement with Shops on 56 for Miami County EMS tenants

The Board unanimously approved a rezoning of three Bucyrus properties (including the Post Office) to Commercial (C-2) and the related subdivision plat, allowing redevelopment and parcel merger. It also approved a fence viewing resolution, EMS equipment and lease items, and rescheduled two December/January meetings.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved fence viewing resolution R24-12-032 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 24003-Z to C-2 with reduced right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved Bucyrus Post Office subdivision plat 24006-SUB (unanimous)
• Approved canceling Dec 25 meeting, rescheduled to Dec 23 (unanimous)
• Approved canceling Jan 1 meeting, rescheduled to Dec 30 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Lifeline remount for Medic 5 (unanimous)
• Denied epoxy flooring in living area, approved bay sealer $4,550 (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the next comprehensive plan and the spend-down of the Opioid Settlement Fund. The body will also review equipment bids and a lease extension.

• Discussion on the Next Comprehensive Plan
• Opioid Settlement Fund spend-down discussion
• Lease Agreement Extension for Cops For Tots Building
• Bid Solicitation 2024-016-(RFB) for One-Ton, 4x4, Regular Cab trucks
• Bid Solicitation 2024-015-RFB for Half-Ton Truck, 4X4, Extended cab trucks

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items, including several sanitary sewer and temporary construction easement purchases. It will also act on an amendment to a lease agreement with Great Southern Bank for the Cops for Tots program. Additional actions include approving a 60‑month mailing equipment contract under the NASPO agreement and authorizing bid solicitations for new trucks for road and bridge work. The meeting will feature a risk‑management presentation and a discussion of a fence viewing recommendation.

• Sanitary Sewer and Temporary Construction Easement purchases from Foote Land Company, LLC; Lois M. Stiles & William Vance Stiles Testamentary Trust; MSH, LLC; G&L Foote Land, LLC; Greg and Laura Foote; Forty One Farms, LLC; James and Emily Winchester; Ridgemar Group, LLC; Charles Spinner and Lindy Kalinka
• Approve amendment to Lease Agreement with Great Southern Bank for Cops for Tots
• Approve Quadient Leasing & Lineage mailing equipment/maintenance 60‑month agreement under NASPO contract
• Approve bid solicitation (2024‑XXX) for one‑ton, 4x4, regular cab trucks for road & bridge projects
• Approve bid solicitation (2024‑XXX) for half‑ton, 4x4, extended cab trucks for road & bridge projects

The Board of County Commissioners approved several equipment purchases, including new mailing equipment and four trucks for the Road and Bridge Department. The Board also allocated $5,000 from the County Park Fund to the City of Fontana for playground equipment and approved a lease agreement for the Cops for Tots program.

• Approved $5,000 allocation to City of Fontana for playground equipment (5-0)
• Approved 60-month mailing equipment lease agreement (5-0)
• Approved bid solicitation for two half-ton trucks (5-0)
• Approved bid solicitation for two one-ton trucks (5-0)
• Approved Cops for Tots lease agreement at $24,000 annually (5-0)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for Dollar General and Huskies Food Mart (5-0)
• Reappointed Kelly Broers to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Tabled 215 South Street fence viewing until December 11, 2024 (5-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the county's next Comprehensive Plan and review the Comprehensive Financial Policy. The meeting also includes a financial update for October and a discussion on speed limits for State Line Rd.

• Discussion of the Next Comprehensive Plan
• Speed limit posting on State Line Rd between W. 359th and W. 399th
• October Financial Update
• Real Property Relief Application
• Review of Miami County Comprehensive Financial Policy

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote on an agreement for the Miami County Health Department to sign with Patagonia Health Inc. They will also consider resolutions designating the official county holidays for 2025 and establishing the 2025 salaries for all elected officials. Routine items such as approving the November 13 minutes and vouchers/payroll are included in the consent agenda.

• Approve minutes of the November 13, 2024 Board meeting (consent agenda)
• Approve vouchers and payroll (consent agenda)
• Approve MCHD to sign Agreement with Patagonia Health Inc. (action agenda)
• Consider resolution designating the 2025 official county holidays (action agenda)
• Consider resolution establishing the 2025 salaries for all Miami County elected officials (action agenda)

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a health department billing agreement with Patagonia Health Inc., the 2025 official county holidays, and a 3% salary increase for elected officials. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including Nov 13 minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved MCHD agreement with Patagonia Health Inc. for billing efficiency (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating 2025 official county holidays (unanimous)
• Approved 3% salary increase for 2025 elected officials (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on November 13, 2024. Commissioners will discuss the county comprehensive plan and review several reports, including the November economic development report and the 3rd quarter fire report. They will also consider the removal of VHF radio equipment from the Rural Water District 2 tower, MDT licences, and a formal recommendation regarding a fence at 215 South Street.

• Discussion of the county comprehensive plan (one hour)
• Review of the November economic development report
• Removal of VHF radio equipment from Rural Water District 2 tower
• 3rd quarter fire report (as MIFD#1 Board)
• Fence viewing at 215 South Street – formal recommendation letter

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the removal of radio equipment and MDT licenses. The board will also consider a formal recommendation regarding a fence viewing dispute between property owners Raymond and Roberts.

• Removal of VHF radio equipment from Rural Water District 2 Tower
• MDT Licences (Sitting as MIFD#1 Board)
• Recommendation regarding fence viewing at 215 South Street between Raymond and Roberts
• Election Worker Appreciation proclamation

The Board approved a $21,148.69 bid from Ka-Comm, Inc. to remove VHF radio equipment and tornado sirens from the Rural Water District 2 tower and reinstall them at the Paola water tank. The Board also approved $10,324.66 for 11 mobile data terminal licenses for Fire District 1 apparatus. A fence viewing dispute between property owners Raymond and Roberts was tabled for two weeks. The December 4, 2024 commission meeting was canceled due to lack of a quorum.

• Approved $21,148.69 contract with Ka-Comm, Inc. for siren/radio equipment relocation (unanimous)
• Approved $10,324.66 for 11 mobile data terminal licenses for Fire District 1 (unanimous, A24-11-048)
• Tabled fence viewing between Raymond and Roberts for 2 weeks (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution R24-11-029 canceling December 4, 2024 commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, and KDOT support letter (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring December 3, 2024 Election Worker Appreciation Day (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will vote on the 2025/2026 meeting calendar and consider several items related to the Bucyrus Post Office, including a C‑0 & AG to C‑2 amendment, a subdivision plan, and a replat. The commission will also discuss possible future zoning and telecommunications amendments, such as a sign‑regulation moratorium and height limits for residential antennas. General discussion, announcements, and scheduling of the next meeting will follow.

• Approval of the 2025/2026 Planning Commission Calendar
• 24003‑Z: Bucyrus Post Office (C‑0 & AG to C‑2)
• 24004‑SP: Bucyrus Post Office
• 24006‑SUB: Replat – Bucyrus Post Office
• Possible future zoning amendments: sign‑regulation moratorium, antenna height limits, telecommunications regulations

The Planning Commission approved all three applications for the Bucyrus Post Office redevelopment: a rezoning from Office (C-O) and Agricultural (AG) to Commercial (C-2), a replat merging three lots, and a site plan for a new building with retail space. The approvals are contingent on the Board of County Commissioners' final decision on the rezoning, scheduled for December 4, 2024. The commission also approved the 2025/2026 meeting calendar and cancelled the December 2024 meeting.

• Approved rezoning 24003-Z to Commercial (C-2) for Bucyrus Post Office (6-0, Elliott abstained)
• Approved replat 24006-SUB merging Lots 4, 5, 6 for Bucyrus Post Office (7-0)
• Approved site plan 24004-SP for Bucyrus Post Office redevelopment, contingent on rezoning approval (7-0)
• Approved 2025/2026 Planning Commission calendar (6-0)
• Cancelled December 2024 Planning Commission meeting (7-0)

Board of County Commission

The commission will hold a study session to talk about the 2025 Road & Bridge Project. Commissioners will also discuss potential grant funding for a school resource officer or patrol position. A follow‑up on the county’s electronic health record system will be reviewed.

• Road & Bridge 2025 Project conversation
• Discussion of grant funding for SRO/Patrol position
• Follow‑up on electronic health record

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine items, including approval of the October 30, 2024 meeting minutes, vouchers and payroll, and a letter of support for Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. The primary action agenda item is the approval of a Bureau of Justice Assistance COPS Hiring Grant. The meeting also includes public comment, presentations, awards, and an executive session.

• Approve the board of county commission minutes of October 30, 2024
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Letter of support for Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc.
• Approve the Bureau of Justice Assistance COPS Hiring Grant

The Miami County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved accepting a $375,000 Department of Justice COPS Hiring Grant to fund three patrol deputy positions through September 2029. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included routine financial items and a letter of support for Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. No action was taken following an executive session on land acquisition and legal matters.

• Approved $375,000 DOJ COPS Hiring Grant for three patrol deputies (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payment vouchers, payroll, and a letter of support for Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on October 30, 2024. Commissioners will hear an update from Leslie Bjork of the Elizabeth Layton Center on its certification as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The board will discuss the county comprehensive plan, consider adjusting the speed limit on Somerset Road between 381st and 407th streets, review an apparatus update for the Louisburg Station, and consider grant funding for school resource officers and patrol services. A quarterly People, Budget, Benefits report will be received and the 2025 chairperson positions will be discussed.

• Update on Elizabeth Layton Center certification in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Model of Care
• Discussion of the county Comprehensive Plan
• Adjust Speed Limit on Somerset between 381st and 407th
• Apparatus Update for Louisburg Station (Sitting as MIFD#1 Board)
• Discuss Grant Funding for SRO and Patrol

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will discuss several routine items and three specific actions. They will consider a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, a proposal to post a maximum speed limit of 35 mph on Somerset Road between 381st and 407th, and an access and utility easement agreement with Aircraft Refinishing Co. related to rezoning application 24002‑Z. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, vouchers, and letters of support for two senior service centers.

• Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Proposal to post a 35 mph speed limit on Somerset between 381st and 407th
• Access and utility easement agreement with Aircraft Refinishing Co. (rezoning 24002‑Z)
• GOE Agreement: 24028‑LS Investments Primarily, LLC
• Letters of support for Community Senior Service Center, Inc. and Osawatomie Senior Center

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, a 35 mph speed limit on Somerset between 381st and 407th, and an access and utility easement agreement with Aircraft Refinishing Co. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, support letters, and GOE agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (unanimous)
• Approved 35 mph speed limit on Somerset between 381st and 407th (unanimous)
• Approved access and utility easement agreement with Aircraft Refinishing Co. (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The commission will vote on routine items in the consent agenda, including approval of the October 16, 2024 minutes and payroll vouchers. They will receive a presentation on the quarter‑cent sales‑tax allocation for the 6th Street Project to the City of Osawatomie. The board will also appoint a voting delegate and an alternate for the annual Kansas Association of Counties business meeting.

• Approve the county commission minutes of October 16, 2024 (consent agenda)
• Approve vouchers and payroll (consent agenda)
• Presentation: quarter‑cent sales tax allocation for the 6th Street Project to the City of Osawatomie
• Appoint Commissioner Rob Roberts as voting delegate and Chairman Tyler Vaughan as alternate for the Kansas Association of Counties Business Meeting

The Miami County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting with no substantive policy decisions. They unanimously approved the consent agenda (minutes and payment vouchers) and appointed Commissioner Rob Roberts as voting delegate for the Kansas Association of Counties meeting. Public comments and presentations were made but no actions were taken on them.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Roberts as voting delegate for KAC meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several items. Topics include the Comprehensive Plan, the MCHD Electronic Health Record software, speed concerns on State Line Road and 399th Street, grant funding for SRO and patrol, and a review of Dancefestopia 2024. The meeting is scheduled for 8:15 AM on October 23, 2024.

• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of MCHD Electronic Health Record (EHR) CHAMP Software and Patagonia Health
• Discussion of speed issues on State Line Road and 399th Street
• Discussion of grant funding for SRO and patrol
• After‑action review of Dancefestopia 2024

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a bid for a new mid-size sedan for Community Corrections. The board will also consider a corrected resolution for the Fireflies Farms Conditional Use Permit.

• Bid approval for 2024-014-RFB New Mid-Size Sedan Vehicle Purchase for Community Corrections
• Corrected Resolution for 24001-CUP: Fireflies Farms Conditional Use Permit
• Letter of support for Lakemary - Transportation Grant 5310
• 24015-LS: LaJoie - GOE

The Board approved the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu for Community Corrections from Victory Chevrolet for $26,670.85, with a $2,500 trade-in for a 2011 Ford Fusion, leaving a balance of $24,170.58. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, payment vouchers, and a letter of support for a transportation grant, and accepted updated language for the Fireflies Farms Conditional Use Permit. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Malibu for $26,670.85 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, and Lakemary grant support letter (unanimous)
• Accepted updated language for Fireflies Farms Conditional Use Permit (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review the September and third-quarter economic development report and discuss the comprehensive plan for 1.5 hours. The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. with a viewing of a fence at Bucyrus.

• Review September and third-quarter economic development report
• Discuss the comprehensive plan for 1.5 hours
• Fence viewing at Bucyrus

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss economic development and the county comprehensive plan. The body will review project authorizations for street improvements and a grant award from the DOJ COPS Office.

• Project Authorization for 311th Street & Victory Road Intersection Improvement (Project 24-05-ST)
• Project Authorization for 223rd Street Discovery Phase from Victory Road to Metcalf Road (Project 24-06-ST)
• Project Authorization for 223rd Street Road Rehabilitation (Project 24-07-ST-CO)
• Amended agreement for rural fire service with the City of Louisburg
• Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services grant funding

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the October 2 meeting minutes and payroll vouchers. They will adopt a resolution to renew participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone Program and sign a notice for a partition fence. The board will also authorize three road projects: an intersection improvement at 311th Street and Victory Road, a discovery phase for 223rd Street from Victory Road to Metcalf Road, and rehabilitation of 223rd Street. Additional items include appointing a KCAMP voting delegate and alternate.

• Approve minutes of the October 2, 2024 meeting (consent agenda)
• Resolution to renew participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone Program
• Project Authorization for Project 24-05-ST (700) 311th Street & Victory Road Intersection Improvement
• Project Authorization for Project 24-06-ST (701) Discovery Phase for 223rd Street from Victory Road to Metcalf Road
• Project Authorization for Project 24-07-ST-CO (702) 223rd Street Road Rehabilitation

The Board unanimously approved three road and bridge project authorizations, including the Victory Road intersection improvement, a discovery phase for 223rd Street, and 223rd Street rehabilitation. They also renewed participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone Program and signed a partition fence viewing notice. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution R24-10-025 to renew Rural Opportunity Zone Program participation (unanimous)
• Signed notice to view partition fence and appointed Shane Krull as substitute (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Roberts as KCAMP voting delegate, Tyler Vaughan as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved Project 24-05-ST (700) Victory Road Intersection Improvement (unanimous)
• Approved Project 24-06-ST (701) Discovery Phase for 223rd Street from Victory Road to Metcalf Road (unanimous)
• Approved Project 24-07-ST-CO (702) 223rd Street Road Rehabilitation (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the one-quarter cent retailers' sales tax. They will also receive a summary of the Planning Commission meeting held on October 1, 2024. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion on the one-quarter cent retailers' sales tax
• Summary of 10/1/2024 Planning Commission meeting

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a call to order, public comment, and then vote on routine consent agenda items. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting and approve outstanding vouchers. A presentation will recognize Elliott Insurance for 50 years of service. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve the board of county commission minutes of September 25, 2024
• Approve vouchers
• Recognize Elliott Insurance for 50 years

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the September 25, 2024 meeting minutes and AP payment vouchers. The board also held a 5-minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, with no action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)
• Held 5-minute executive session on non-elected personnel (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will discuss the next Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners will consider possible future amendments to zoning and regulations, including a sign‑regulation moratorium, height limits for residential antennas and dishes, and broader telecommunications regulations. No decisions are recorded for this meeting.

• Discussion on the Next Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration of a moratorium on sign regulations
• Review of height limits for residential antennas, TV, internet and satellite dishes
• Review of telecommunications regulations

The Miami County Planning Commission completed its review of the second half of Section 5 of the Next Comprehensive Plan draft, making numerous edits to policies and goals. The Commission directed staff to compile all notes and submit a rough draft to the Board of County Commissioners for review before sending it to consultants. No formal decisions were made; all actions were recommendations for the draft plan.

• Adopted agenda unanimously (8-0)
• Approved staff edits to Section 5 goals and policies, including changes to wording and removal of redundant policies
• Struck Policy 5.6.1 and moved its elements to Policy 5.6.3
• Changed Policy 5.7.1 'incorporate' to 'encourage' and Policy 5.7.2 'create' to 'promote'
• Revised Policy 5.8.1 to 'Adopt public safety best practices to ensure the County’s capacity to provide a high level of public safety and emergency services'
• Removed FEMA link from Policy 5.8.2
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (8-0)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for an EMS facility in Hillsdale. Commissioners will discuss quarter‑cent sales tax projects. They will also discuss the County Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• EMS Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony at Hillsdale
• Discussion on quarter cent sales tax projects
• Discussion on the Comprehensive Plan

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent agenda items, including approval of the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes, vouchers and payroll, and three GOE items (24019-LS: Rogers, 24022-LS: Somerset Ranch LLC, 24023-LS: Somerset Ranch LLC). The board will also review a Kansas Department of Transportation Form 1302 Project Programming Request for Bridge 3.5‑Q.1. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes of September 18, 2024
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Approve 24019-LS: Rogers – GOE
• Approve 24022-LS: Somerset Ranch LLC – GOE
• Review KDOT Form 1302 Project Programming Request for Bridge 3.5‑Q.1

The Board unanimously approved signing KDOT Form 1302 for Bridge 3.5-Q.1, a project on 379th Street east of Summerset Road. KDOT awarded up to $2 million for construction and change event costs; Miami County's share for design, survey, geotechnical, right-of-way, and utility relocation totals $1,989,000. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, vouchers, payroll, and three GOE items.

• Approved KDOT Form 1302 for Bridge 3.5-Q.1 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, payroll, and GOE items 24019-LS, 24022-LS, 24023-LS (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several topics. Commissioners will review the Comprehensive Plan, receive updates on the Miami County Mental Health Initiative, and consider a radio replacement leasing proposal. The session will also cover the City of Louisburg contract for MIFD#1 and a conversation about a quarter cent sales tax. A resolution to amend the City of Osawatomie NRP will also be discussed.

• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan
• Miami County Mental Health Initiative overview and updates
• Radio Replacement Leasing proposal
• MIFD#1 City of Louisburg contract
• Conversation about a quarter cent sales tax

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting with public comment and routine consent agenda items. The board will approve the minutes from September 11, 2024 and approve vouchers. The action agenda includes consideration of a resolution to amend the City of Osawatomie Natural Resources Plan and a contract for the MIFD#1 Board with the City of Louisburg. A retirement acknowledgment for Dennis Hinman of the Paola Fire Department will also be presented.

• Approve minutes of September 11, 2024 (consent agenda)
• Approve vouchers (consent agenda)
• Consider resolution approving amendment to the City of Osawatomie NRP (action agenda)
• Consider MIFD#1 City of Louisburg contract (action agenda)
• Retirement acknowledgment for Dennis Hinman, Paola Fire Department

The Board unanimously approved a resolution amending the City of Osawatomie Neighborhood Revitalization Program, allowing taxes from a 10-acre Rural Housing Incentive District to fund infrastructure development costs. The board also discussed complaints about noise from the Dancefestopia event and considered having the planning director and county counselor review the event's conditional use permit.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payment vouchers (unanimous)
• Removed MIFD#1 City of Louisburg Contract from action agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Osawatomie Neighborhood Revitalization Program (unanimous, R24-09-024)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on September 11, 2024. Commissioners will discuss Section 5 of the Comprehensive Plan for about one hour. They will also review the August financial report with Lucas Mellinger. Finally, they will talk about a potential right‑of‑way acquisition on the minimum‑maintenance portion of Pleasant Valley Road north of 379th Street.

• Comprehensive Plan Section 5 discussion (one hour)
• August financial conversation with Lucas Mellinger
• Right of Way acquisition discussion for Pleasant Valley Road north of 379th Street

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider signing budget signature pages for KDOC FY25 Adult and Juvenile Carryover Reimbursements. The board will also review a grant of easement for WR North Ranch.

• Grant of Easement (WR North Ranch)
• KDOC FY25 Adult Carryover Reimbursement Budget Signature Page
• KDOC FY25 Juvenile Carryover Reimbursement Budget Signature Page

The Board of County Commissioners approved the KDOC FY25 Adult and Juvenile Carryover Reimbursement budgets for Community Corrections. The board also approved a consent agenda that included meeting minutes, payment vouchers, and the Whispering Sage subdivision final plat. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC FY25 Adult Carryover Reimbursement budget (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC FY25 Juvenile Carryover Reimbursement budget (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine items in the consent agenda, including approval of the August 28, 2024 minutes and vouchers. On the action agenda, the Board will consider a resolution for Tidd Tree LLC, a rezoning request changing a BP designation to CS, and a modification and extension of the airport ground lease with Joseph Brull of Aircraft Finishing Company. These items will be discussed and voted on during the September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Modification and extension of airport ground lease agreement with Joseph Brull (Aircraft Finishing Company)
• Rezoning request from BP to CS (Resolution 24002-Z)
• Resolution for Tidd Tree LLC (Resolution 24002-CUP)
• Approve board of county commission minutes of August 28, 2024 (Consent agenda)
• Approve vouchers (Consent agenda)

The Board unanimously approved a conditional use permit (24002-CUP) for Chris Tidd to operate a contractor's shop and yard with outside storage in the Agricultural District, with a 20-year term and screening requirements. The Board also unanimously approved a rezoning (24002-Z) of property near the Miami County Airport from Business Park to Countryside, with an added condition for an access easement at the owner's expense.

• Approved conditional use permit 24002-CUP for Tidd Tree LLC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 24002-Z from Business Park to Countryside (unanimous)
• Added condition for access easement at owner's expense for rezoning

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review a summary of the September 3, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. The session includes discussions on a resolution for Tidd Tree LLC and a request to rezone a property from BP to CS.

• Summary of 09/03/2024 Planning Commission meeting
• 24002-CUP: Tidd Tree LLC Resolution
• 24002-Z: Rezone request from BP to CS Resolution

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a general discussion regarding the next Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review possible future amendments to zoning and regulations.

• Discussion on the Next Comprehensive Plan
• Proposed sign regulation moratorium
• Proposed height limits for residential antennas and satellite dishes
• Proposed telecommunications regulations

The Miami County Planning Commission held a work session on the Next Comprehensive Plan, directing staff to remove specific residential development areas from the Future Land Use Map, broaden the watershed policy, and make various wording changes to Section 5. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a discussion and direction-setting session.

• Directed staff to remove specific Residential Development areas from the Future Land Use Map
• Agreed to rename Policy 5.1.1 to 'County Watershed Policy' and broaden its scope
• Agreed to remove 'Performance Zoning' from the plan
• Directed staff to strike the exception sentence in Policy 5.1.4 regarding stream encroachment
• Directed staff to change 'Provide' to 'Encourage' in Policy 5.2.4 regarding recycling receptacles
• Directed staff to add businesses to Policy 5.2.4 and residential water conservation to Policy 5.2.3
• Approved consent agenda including July 2 and August 13, 2024 minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss a draft resolution for a November 2024 ballot question. The proposal concerns a one-quarter percent sales tax for county roadway construction and improvements. The board is also reviewing bridge replacement and emergency equipment.

• Draft resolution for a one-quarter percent sales tax for roadway construction
• Project Authorization and solicitation for design services on Project 21-09-ST (684) Bridge I-14.1 Replacement
• Extrication Equipment for OFD

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the August 21 meeting and address routine items on the consent agenda. They will authorize design services for Project 21-09-ST (684) Bridge I-14.1 Replacement and request signatures for Adult and Juvenile Services budget amendments for FY24 Q4. Additional actions include approving a vehicle purchase bid, considering a ballot question to extend a one-quarter percent sales tax for roadway construction, and adopting a fence maintenance resolution.

• Project Authorization and solicitation for design services on Project 21-09-ST (684) Bridge I-14.1 Replacement
• Request Chairman to sign KDOC-Adult Services Amendment for FY24 4th Quarter Budget Adjustment
• Bid Solicitation Approval: 2024-014-RFB 06JDCC New Mid-Size Sedan Vehicle Purchase
• Draft resolution authorizing a ballot question to continue a one-quarter percent sales tax for five years, effective Jan 1, 2026, for county roadway construction
• Resolution adopting fence viewers report for maintenance of partition fence between Sections 26 and 27, Township 18, Range 25, Sugar Creek Township

The Board unanimously approved placing a continuation of the existing quarter-cent sales tax on the November 2024 ballot. The tax, which sunsets Dec. 31, 2025, funds road and bridge projects and has generated about $24 million in county revenue plus grant matches. The Board also approved several budget amendments and purchases for Community Corrections, a fence viewers report, and fire district equipment.

• Approved placing quarter-cent sales tax continuation on Nov. 2024 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Constitution Week proclamation Sept. 17-23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, payroll (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC Adult Services 4th Quarter Budget Amendment of $11,028.94 (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC Juvenile Services 4th Quarter Budget Amendment of $9,874.58 (unanimous)
• Approved bid solicitation for new mid-size sedan vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting fence viewers report and recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved fire district equipment purchase totaling $26,730.00 (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a final plat for Crescent Hills Estate. The board is also scheduled to discuss a fireworks display for Wald via Borda Productions/Dancefestopia.

• 24004-SUB Crescent Hills Estate 3rd Plat - Final
• 24013-TP: Borda Productions/Dancefestopia - Wald Fireworks Display
• Recognition of TRI-KO's 50-year anniversary

The Board unanimously approved a temporary fireworks display permit for Borda Productions/Dancefestopia (Wald Fireworks Display) for September 5-8, 2024, including an extension of operating time to 1 a.m. The consent agenda, including minutes, payment vouchers, and two final plats, was also approved unanimously. A proclamation recognizing Tri-Ko's 50-year anniversary was presented.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, and final plats for Whispering Sage and Crescent Hills Estate (unanimous)
• Approved 24013-TP fireworks display permit for Dancefestopia with 1am extension (unanimous)
• Presented proclamation recognizing Tri-Ko's 50-year anniversary

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a study session to review reports and pending applications. The body will discuss economic development and the release of broadband grant applications.

• July Economic Development Department Report
• 24013-TP: Borda Productions/Dancefestopia - Wald Fireworks Display
• Pending Release of Broadband Grant Applications

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss radio system test results and fire department equipment. The body will also review a bid opening for the Miami County EMS Hillsdale Facility.

• Tusa Consultants presentation on 800 Radio System Test results
• Discussion on LFD Engine 620 and rescue gear for Rescue 41
• Quarterly reports for Miami County Fire Districts 1 and 2
• Bid acceptance and award discussion for 2024-012-IFB Miami County EMS - Hillsdale Facility

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote to authorize the Chair to sign the 2025 Annual Budget for the Sixth Judicial District. The meeting also includes approval of rescue gear for Rescue 41, a lease extension for the EMS Hillsdale location, and the award of a bid for the Hillsdale EMS facility. Routine items such as the August 7 minutes and payroll vouchers are on the consent agenda.

• Authorize Chair to sign the 2025 Annual Budget for the Sixth Judicial District
• Approve MCFD#1 rescue gear for Rescue 41
• Approve Agreement C19-07-010 lease extension for EMS Hillsdale location
• Accept and award bid 2024-012-IFB for Miami County EMS – Hillsdale Facility (Bid Opening 1504.11)
• Approve minutes of August 7, 2024 and related vouchers/payroll (Consent agenda)

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorized the chair to sign the 2025 Sixth Judicial District budget, and approved a 6-month lease extension for the EMS Hillsdale location. The board also accepted CB Construction Services' $2,024,000 bid to build a new EMS paramedic station in Hillsdale, including an equipment bay addition and value engineering savings. A request for rescue gear for MCFD#1 was tabled until August 28, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign 2025 budget for Sixth Judicial District (unanimous)
• Tabled MCFD#1 rescue gear for Rescue 41 until Aug 28 (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month lease extension for EMS Hillsdale at $2,925/month (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,024,000 construction bid to CB Construction Services for Hillsdale EMS station (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will approve minutes from the July meeting and hear public testimony on two zoning requests. The body will also discuss potential changes to sign regulations and telecommunications rules.

• Approval of July 2, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Public Hearing: Tidd Tree Contractor Shop/Yard (24002-CUP)
• Public Hearing: Aircraft Refinishing Co. (24002-Z)
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan updates
• Discussion on sign regulation moratorium

The Miami County Planning Commission recommended approval of a 20-year conditional use permit for Tidd Tree Contractor Shop/Yard, with a modified screening condition. It also recommended approval of a rezoning of a property from Business Park to Countryside district, despite staff's recommendation for denial. Both recommendations will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners on September 4, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda with amendments (9-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP 24002-CUP for Tidd Tree with 20-year term and modified screening condition (8-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 24002-Z from Business Park to Countryside (9-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss a report from the County Counselor. The discussion focuses on the viewing of a partition fence located in Sugar Creek Township.

• Review of County Counselor's Fence Viewer's report regarding a partition fence in Sugar Creek Township

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider the adoption of the 2025 budget for Miami County and several fire and emergency service districts. The board will also review a Fence Viewers Report and sign year-end outcome reports for community corrections.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Miami County Kansas Budget
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Bucyrus Lights & Sirens Budget
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Hillsdale Lights & Sirens Budget
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Miami County Rural Fire District #1 Budget
• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Miami County Rural Fire District #2 Budget

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 Miami County budget and the 2025 budgets for Bucyrus Lights & Sirens, Hillsdale Lights & Sirens, and Rural Fire Districts #1 and #2 after brief public hearings. The board also approved the Fence Viewers Report recommendations, signed FY24 Community Corrections outcome reports, and placed the Osawatomie consent annexation document into the permanent record.

• Approved 2025 Miami County Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Bucyrus Lights & Sirens Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Hillsdale Lights & Sirens Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Miami County Rural Fire District #1 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Miami County Rural Fire District #2 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Fence Viewers Report recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Community Corrections Year-End Outcome Reports for Adult and Juvenile Services (unanimous)
• Placed City of Osawatomie Consent Annexation document in permanent record (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, has been moved to August 13, 2024, due to the primary election. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Board of County Commission

The Board will hear a petition to vacate a property identified as Kracht (item 24002-VAC) and consider a resolution to amend the county’s floodplain management regulations (item 24001-TA). The meeting also includes opening remarks and general discussion.

• Petition to vacate (Kracht) – item 24002-VAC
• Resolution to amend Floodplain Management Regulations – item 24001-TA

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve the July 24 meeting minutes and related vouchers and payroll. They will also approve the final third plat for the Crescent Hills Estate subdivision. The board will discuss a petition to vacate a property (Kracht) and consider a resolution to amend floodplain management regulations.

• Approve minutes of the July 24, 2024 Board meeting
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Approve 24004‑SUB Crescent Hills Estate 3rd Plat – Final
• Consider petition to vacate (Kracht) – item 24002‑VAC
• Consider resolution to amend floodplain management regulations – item 24001‑TA

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to floodplain management regulations allowing administrative approval for wet flood proofing of small nonresidential structures up to 400 square feet. The Board also unanimously approved a petition to vacate a plat for the Forest Creek subdivision to resolve a driveway conflict with water district infrastructure. A plat for Cresent Hills Estate was tabled until August 21, 2024.

• Approved floodplain management regulations amendment (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate and resolution for Forest Creek plat (unanimous)
• Tabled Cresent Hills Estate 3" Plat-Final until August 21, 2024
• Approved consent agenda including July 24 minutes and payment vouchers (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The County Commission will hold a study session to review the FY 2023 audit report prepared by Agler & Gaeddert. Commissioners will also have opening remarks and a general discussion. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of FY 2023 Audit Report from Agler & Gaeddert

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes and payment vouchers. The action agenda includes presentations, awards, proclamations, staff and committee reports, and commission comments. An executive session will follow before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the July 17, 2024 meeting
• Approve routine vouchers
• Presentations, awards, and proclamation
• Reports from staff, committees, and officers
• Executive session

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, the action agenda item to vacate a subdivision plat (Kracht), and a floodplain management regulations amendment. The plat vacation resolves a driveway conflict with water district infrastructure, and the floodplain amendment updates administrative procedures for wet flood proofing of small structures. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including July 24, 2024 minutes and AP payment vouchers/payroll (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate plat 24002-VAC (Kracht) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24001-TA Floodplain Management Regulations Amendment (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to conduct general discussion. The primary item for discussion is an Aircraft Finishing Lease.

• Discussion of Aircraft Finishing Lease

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the 2024 Road & Bridge budget. Following the hearing, the board will vote to adopt the amended budget.

• Public hearing to amend the 2024 Road & Bridge budget
• Adoption of the amended 2024 Road & Bridge budget
• Approval of July 10, 2024 minutes
• Approval of vouchers and payroll

Miami County commissioners unanimously approved an amended 2024 Road & Bridge budget adding $1.8 million for road infrastructure, including $1 million for asphalt, $400,000 for rock on gravel roads, $300,000 for equipment, and $100,000 for a transportation plan. They also approved buying a new ambulance for county EMS and named two observers to witness ballot destruction. Public comments focused on annexation rules and township questions, but no action was taken on those topics.

• Approved amended 2024 Road & Bridge budget adding $1.8M (unanimous)
• Approved $1M additional asphalt funding within the amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 for rock for gravel roads (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 for equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for transportation plan (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a new ambulance for Miami County EMS (unanimous)
• Approved James (Lyle) Wobker and Heather Lawrence-Kauk to observe ballot destruction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: July 10 minutes and AP payment vouchers/payroll (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals will convene at the Administration Building to conduct routine procedural items and hear two new variance requests (24001-VAR and 24002-VAR) under new business. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond these appeals and standard procedural steps.

• 24001-VAR: Shadfar variance request
• 24002-VAR: Silver variance request

The Board approved a variance for a covered porch at 27515 Old Kansas City Rd. A request for a variance to build a garage addition at 32630 N. Rockville Rd was denied.

• Denied variance for garage addition at 32630 N. Rockville Rd (2-4)
• Approved variance for covered porch at 27515 Old Kansas City Rd (6-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss departmental updates. The session includes reviewing the June Economic Development Department report and the second quarter report. The board will also receive the Q2 2024 People, Budget, Benefit Report from the human resources department.

• June monthly Economic Development Department Report and second quarter report
• MDT's - MIFD#1
• Q2 2024 People, Budget, Benefit Report

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address an easement vacation petition and receive updates on K-68 Highway projects. The agenda also includes routine approvals for meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Petition 24001-VAC regarding easement vacation and dedication
• KDOT projects and K-68 Highway updates
• Approval of July 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of county vouchers
• Employee recognition presentation

The Board approved a resolution to vacate front building lines and easements and dedicated a new utility easement for properties in the Oak Leaf Subdivision. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including payroll and tax rebates.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, payroll, and NRP Tax Rebate (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R24-07-017 to vacate Front Building Lines and Easements at Oak Leaf Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Easements A24-07-036 and A24-07-037 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board will review documents regarding the 2025 budget, including authorization for the Chair to notify the County Clerk of intent to exceed revenue neutral. The session also includes a review of the budget publication timeline and a summary of the July 2, 2024, Planning Commission meeting.

• Review of 2025 budget documents regarding exceeding revenue neutral
• Review of 2025 budget publication and public hearing timeline
• Summary of the July 2, 2024, Planning Commission meeting

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review various items. The board is considering authorizing the Chair to sign notifications regarding revenue neutral intent for Miami County and specific fire districts.

• Revenue neutral notification for Miami County
• Revenue neutral notification for Bucyrus Lights & Sirens
• Revenue neutral notification for Hillsdale Lights & Sirens
• Revenue neutral notification for Miami County Fire District #1
• Revenue neutral notification for Miami County Fire District #2

The Board approved notifications to the County Clerk stating the intent not to exceed revenue neutral limits for Miami County, two lights and sirens districts, and two fire districts. The board also approved the consent agenda including payroll and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved AP payment vouchers and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved revenue neutral intent for Miami County (unanimous)
• Approved revenue neutral intent for Bucyrus Lights & Sirens (unanimous)
• Approved revenue neutral intent for Hillsdale Lights & Sirens (unanimous)
• Approved revenue neutral intent for Miami County Fire District #1 (unanimous)
• Approved revenue neutral intent for Miami County Fire District #2 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding floodplain regulation updates and a petition to vacate easements for Kracht. Members will also discuss the next comprehensive plan and potential future amendments to sign and telecommunications regulations.

• Public hearing for floodplain regulation updates
• Petition to vacate easements (Kracht)
• Crescent Hills Estates 3rd Plat
• Discussion on the next Comprehensive Plan

The commission approved a petition to vacate a plat note requiring a driveway relocation for the Forest Creek 1st Plat. It also recommended approval of updated floodplain regulations with specific modifications to Section 12-2.04 and a request for a minimalistic regulatory approach.

• Approved petition to vacate driveway relocation note for Forest Creek 1st Plat (6-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024, meeting minutes and Crescent Hills Estates 3rd Plat (6-0)
• Recommended approval of floodplain regulation updates with modifications to Section 12-2.04 and a request for a minimalistic approach plan (5-1)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session regarding the county budget. The discussion will focus on funding for department budget requests and potential reserve options.

• Discussion on funding department budget requests and reserve options

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session on June 26, 2024. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the RHID program with officials from the City of Osawatomie.

• Discussion of RHID program with City of Osawatomie officials

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the republication of the 2024 road and bridge budget. The Board will also consider a request for the Chairman to sign a KDOC FY25 Adult Comprehensive Plan Grant signatory page. Routine business includes approving minutes from June 18, 2024, and vouchers.

• Republishing of the 2024 road and bridge budget
• KDOC FY25 Adult Comprehensive Plan Grant signature request
• Approval of June 18, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers

The Board of County Commissioners approved republishing the 2024 road and bridge budget to access funds for a new motor grader, asphalt, gravel, and transportation plan work. They also approved a KDOC FY25 Adult Comprehensive Plan signatory page with a $96,738.59 enhancement for community corrections. Additionally, the board approved assistance to Fontana for $62,000 in infrastructure improvements through a half-cent sales tax.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, and Fontana infrastructure assistance (unanimous)
• Approved republishing 2024 road and bridge budget for $300,000 motor grader, $1M asphalt, $400,000 gravel, $100,000 transportation plan (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC FY25 Adult Comprehensive Plan Signatory Page with $96,738.59 enhancement (unanimous)
• Approved $62,000 assistance to Fontana for culvert repair, ditching, and grading (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several 2025 fiscal items. The session includes discussions regarding position requests, the county compensation plan, and department budget funding.

• Decisions on 2025 Position Request / Position Analysis
• Discussion on 2025 Compensation Plan
• Discussion on Rural Fire Districts and Capital Replacement Schedules
• Discussion on Miami County's Valuation
• Discussion on Funding Department Budget Requests and Reserve Options

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss republishing the 2024 Road and Bridge Budget. The commissioners will also consider the purchase of a new Cat Motor Grader.

• Republishing the 2024 Road and Bridge Budget
• Purchase of a new Cat Motor Grader

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider republishing the 2024 Road and Bridge Budget. The board will also consider the purchase of a new Cat Motor Grader. Additionally, they will address the 2024 Storm Siren Maintenance Agreement.

• Purchase of a new Cat Motor Grader
• Republishing the 2024 Road and Bridge Budget
• 2024 Storm Siren Maintenance Agreement
• Fireworks Application Permit for James R. Bergh

The posted minutes for the June 18, 2024 Miami County Board of County Commissioners meeting list an agenda covering a consent agenda, a fireworks permit application, a 2024 storm siren maintenance agreement, republishing the 2024 Road and Bridge Budget, and purchasing a new Cat motor grader. The document as provided records no votes, motions, approvals, denials, or outcomes for any of these items. It also contains no public comment, staff reports, or executive session content. No substantive decisions are recorded in this text.

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss a fence viewing located at W 367th St west of State Line Rd. A budget workshop is also scheduled for 10:00 a.m.

• Fence viewing at W 367th St west of State Line Rd

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review upcoming budget items. The meeting includes a review of the 2025 position request analysis and an overview of the PRPA process. Discussions will also cover department budget requests, reserve options, and 2025 budgets for Bucyrus and Hillsdale lights and sirens.

• Review of 2025 Position Request and PRPA process overview
• Discussion on Bucyrus Lights & Sirens 2025 Budget
• Discussion on Hillsdale Lights & Sirens 2025 Budget
• Discussion on funding department budget requests and reserve options

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will review the 2024 Storm Siren Maintenance Agreement. The meeting also includes presentations regarding World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and an update from the Miami County Connectivity Council.

• 2024 Storm Siren Maintenance Agreement
• World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024 presentation
• Miami County Connectivity Council update
• Approval of June 5, 2024 minutes and vouchers

The Board approved the June 5 meeting minutes and AP payment vouchers. The commission also issued a proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024 and tabled a storm siren maintenance agreement.

• Approved Consent Agenda including June 5 minutes and AP payment vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024 proclamation (unanimous)
• Tabled 2024 Storm Siren Maintenance Agreement until June 18, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda covering easements and the Harmony Estates subdivision. Action items include rescheduling the June 19 meeting due to a holiday, renewing a weed control contract with DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC, reviewing a partition fence dispute notice, evaluating a bid from Legacy Contractors for District Court Clerk office modernization, and addressing a Fontana tender. These decisions affect local land development, county maintenance operations, court facility upgrades, and public meeting schedules.

• Harmony Estates subdivision approval
• Weed Control Agreement renewal with DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC
• Bid from Legacy Contractors, LLC for District Court Clerk's Office Service Desk Modernization (2024-011-IFB)
• Notice to view partition fence between Devault and Smith
• Fontana tender review (as MIFD1 Board)

The Board approved a contract for the District Court Clerk's Office service desk modernization and a weed control agreement. Sitting as the MIFD1 Board, commissioners authorized the purchase of a new engine/tender. The Board also rescheduled the June 19 meeting to June 18 due to a holiday.

• Approved $49,420 bid from Legacy Contractors, LLC for District Court Clerk's Office modernization (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new engine/tender from Danko for estimated $360,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved weed control agreement renewal with DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC not to exceed $23,400 annually (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled June 19, 2024 meeting to June 18, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Grant of Easement for Driskell and Hartman Excavation LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Harmony Estates (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign CDBG Grant Audit Form (Unanimous)
• Approved notice to view partition fence between Devault and Smith (Unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session regarding various budget and operational topics. The agenda includes discussions on the 2025 compensation plan and the county radio system.

• Miami County Fair Board budget discussion
• Discussion on the 2025 Compensation Plan
• Discussion on the 800 MHz Radio System
• Discussion on current reserve and transfer schedule

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several items. Topics include road infrastructure in Fontana and an airport lease. The board will also review a bid from Legacy Contractors, LLC for District Court Clerk's Office service desk modernization.

• Fontana road infrastructure discussion with the City of Fontana
• Airport lease discussion
• Bid review from Legacy Contractors, LLC for District Court Clerk's Office Service Desk Modernization (2024-011-IFB)
• Fontana Tender discussion as the MIFD1 Board

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will discuss floodplain regulations and the next Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding potential future amendments to sign regulations, antenna height limits, and telecommunications rules.

• Floodplain regulation discussion
• Discussion on the Next Comprehensive Plan
• Potential moratorium on sign regulations
• Proposed height limits for residential antennas and satellite dishes
• Telecommunications regulations discussion

The commission reviewed proposed updates to floodplain management regulations to maintain National Flood Insurance Program eligibility. Members also discussed land use categories for the NEXT Comprehensive Plan, specifically regarding minimum parcel sizes for rural agriculture.

• Adopted the agenda (8-0)
• Approved April 23 and May 7, 2024, meeting minutes (8-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss budget requests from several external agencies. The meeting also includes an update on the 2025 budget.

• Miami County Council on Aging / East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging budget request
• Miami County Conservation District budget request
• Miami County Historical Museum budget request
• Tri-Ko, Inc. budget request
• Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. budget request

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session on May 29, 2024. The meeting includes discussions regarding a Water Rescue Auto Aid Agreement and the COPS Hiring Program Grant for the Sheriff's Office.

• Water Rescue Auto Aid Agreement discussion (sitting as MIFD1 Board)
• COPS Hiring Program Grant discussion for the Sheriff's Office

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address several action items. These include a Water Rescue Auto Aid Agreement and a petition to vacate. The board will also review the notice to proceed for Phase 2 culvert replacements.

• Water Rescue Auto Aid Agreement (MIFD1 Board)
• Petition to vacate and Resolution (24001-VAC)
• Notice to Proceed for Phase 2 Culvert Replacements
• Approval of May 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers

The Board approved a mutual aid agreement for water rescues at Hillsdale Lake and authorized a contract for three culvert replacements. Commissioners also voted to bypass standard bidding to pursue a replacement fire tender.

• Approved Water Rescue Auto Aid Agreement between MIFD#1 and JOCOFD#1 (unanimous)
• Approved Notice to Proceed with Bryan-Ohlmeier Construction Company for Phase 2 Culvert Replacement Project No. 24-03-SB (698) (unanimous)
• Approved forgoing normal bidding process to pursue a replacement tender from Danco Emergency Equipment (unanimous)
• Tabled petition to vacate easements on Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Oak Leaf Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 22 minutes and AP payment vouchers (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider a sewer agreement between the City of Spring Hill and Miami County. The agenda also includes a bid for a new mid-size sedan for Community Corrections and a request to increase a juvenile intake stipend.

• Bid approval for a new mid-size sedan vehicle purchase for Community Corrections
• Request to increase the weekly Part-Time Juvenile Intake and Assessment Stipend
• Consideration of the Bucyrus Sewer Agreement between the City of Spring Hill and Miami County

The Miami County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $22,485 vehicle purchase for Community Corrections, an increase in part-time juvenile intake stipends, and a wastewater transport agreement with Spring Hill. The board also approved a consent agenda including subdivision and fireworks permits. No substantive decisions were made on the road project south of Paola, though commissioners noted public feedback.

• Approved $22,485 purchase of 2024 Chevy Malibu for Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved increase in weekly juvenile intake stipend from $300 to $350 (unanimous)
• Approved Bucyrus Sewer Agreement with City of Spring Hill (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 15 minutes, payments, Nelson Countryside Subdivision, and Kracht Fireworks Display (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session on May 22, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the road and bridge budget.

• Road and Bridge Budget Presentation

Board of County Commission

This study session includes opening remarks and general discussion. The commissioners will discuss the Building Improvement Fund.

• Discussion of the Building Improvement Fund

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a study session regarding the Budget Workshop Schedule. The agenda outlines scheduled discussion times for various county departments and services.

• EMS budget workshop
• Administration budget workshop
• Appraisal / Reappraisal budget workshop
• County Attorney budget workshop
• Treasury / Motor Vehicle budget workshop

Board of County Commission

This meeting consists of a scheduled series of budget workshops for various county departments. The sessions are organized into time blocks to review different county offices and services.

• Budget workshop for Sheriff, County Jail, and Emergency Management
• Budget workshop for Information Systems, GIS, Economic Development, Building & Grounds, and Human Resources
• Budget workshop for County Clerk, Admin, Elections, and District Court
• Budget workshop for Code Services, Sewer Districts, and Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss departmental budgets. The session includes budget presentations for the Health Department and the Register of Deeds.

• Health Department budget presentation
• Register of Deeds budget presentation

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several items. Topics include a potential RHID for 10 acres in Osawatomie and the Bucyrus Sewer Agreement with Spring Hill.

• Discussion of an RHID for 10 acres in Osawatomie
• Filling an open seat on the Northeast Kansas Library System Board
• Discussion of the Building Improvement Fund
• Bucurus Sewer Agreement between Spring Hill and Miami County

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several personnel and administrative changes. These include amendments to the county position classification, pay scale, and organizational chart. The board will also review a funding increase for Hillsdale Lake access construction contracts.

• Funding increase for Federal Lands Access Program Hillsdale Lake Access contracts
• Resolution amending Miami County Position Classification & Pay Scale
• Resolution to amend the Miami County Organizational Chart
• Agreement with NeoGov for applicant tracking services
• Salary increase for the Building Ground Director

The Board approved a $22,000 funding increase for the Federal Lands Access Program Hillsdale Lake Access project. The Commission also authorized replacing one full-time deputy jailer position with a new LEO-6 Intelligence Analyst position. Additionally, the Board approved a salary increase for the Building Grounds Director.

• Approved $22,000 funding increase for Hillsdale Lake Access project (unanimous)
• Approved creation of LEO-6 Intelligence Analyst position (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of one full-time Deputy Jailer position (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with NeoGov for applicant tracking services (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Building Grounds Director from $60,000 to $70,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Medical Services Week 2024 proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 8 minutes and AP payment vouchers (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session on May 8, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding economic development reports, applicant tracking systems, and the Intelligence Analyst Position. Commissioners will also review fire district reports and infrastructure project bids.

• April Monthly Economic Development Report
• Applicant tracking system (ATS) options
• Intelligence Analyst Position
• Runway 3/21 Sealcoat and Apron Overlay bid award recommendation
• Purchase of a used self-propelled broom truck

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will review several administrative and infrastructure items, including a runway overlay project at the county airport, consulting agreements with engineering firms, and a seven-month extension for the Bucyrus sewer contract. Routine matters such as payroll vouchers and previous meeting minutes are grouped in the consent agenda. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session as required by state open meetings law.

• Bid award recommendation for Runway 3/21 Sealcoat and Apron Overlay project at Miami County Airport
• Survey and design services agreement with Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. for Project No. 24-02-SB (697)
• Amendment No. 1 to consulting agreement with Olsson for Miami County Airport (K81)
• Purchase of a used self-propelled broom truck
• Seven-month time extension request and contract amendment for the Bucyrus Sewer CDBG project

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including a runway sealcoat contract and a bridge design agreement. They also authorized the purchase of a used broom truck and extended deadlines for the Bucyrus Sewer project.

• Awarded Miami County Airport Runway 3/21 Sealcoat and Apron Overlay contract to McConnell & Associates for $618,579.70 (unanimous)
• Approved $83,986 Survey and Design Services Agreement with Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. for Bridge 3.5-Q.1 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a used 2022 Broce Broom truck from Kirby Smith for $70,750.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to consulting agreement with Olsson, Inc. for Airport Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved Bucyrus Sewer CDBG Time Extension Request to December 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Bucyrus Sewer Time Extension Amendment Request No. 1 for a 7-month extension (unanimous)
• Approved National Law Enforcement Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved May 01, 2024 minutes, AP payment vouchers, and payroll (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will consider the Nelson Countryside subdivision and an Oakwood Drive cul-de-sac vacancy. The agenda also includes discussions regarding training and the next Comprehensive Plan. Potential future amendments to sign, telecommunications, and floodplain regulations are listed.

• 24003-SUB: Nelson Countryside
• 24001-VAC: Oakwood Drive Cul-de-sac
• Discussion on the next Comprehensive Plan
• Potential amendments to sign, telecommunications, and floodplain regulations

The commission approved the final plat for the Nelson Countryside subdivision and granted a petition to vacate easements for the Oakwood Drive cul-de-sac. Members also discussed updates to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and upcoming floodplain regulation changes.

• Approved Nelson Countryside Subdivision final plat with condition that farm access remain (6-1)
• Approved vacation of Oakwood Drive Cul-de-sac easements (7-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including February 27 and March 5 minutes and Davey Farm Subdivision (7-0)

Board of County Commission

This study session includes discussions on infrastructure projects and procurement bids. Commissioners will review an engineering agreement for culvert replacement and the opening of RFPs for bridge design.

• Phase 2 Culvert Replacement Construction Engineering Agreement with Pfefferkorn Engineering & Environmental, LLC
• RFP Opening for Design Services on Bridge 3.5-Q.1 Replacement
• Termination of Salt Bunker Project 20-06-CO (675)
• Consideration of late bid from Louisburg Ford for an EMS Compact Utility Vehicle

Board of County Commission

The Board will consider several infrastructure items, including a storm siren replacement in Bucyrus and culvert engineering agreements. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Nurse Appreciation Month and National Correctional Officers Appreciation Week.

• Purchase of a storm siren to replace a damaged unit in Bucyrus
• Phase 2 Culvert Replacement Construction Engineering Agreement with Pfefferkorn Engineering & Environmental, LLC
• RFP opening for design services on Bridge 3.5-Q.1 Replacement
• Termination of Salt Bunker Project 20-06-CO (675)
• Consideration of a late bid from Louisburg Ford for an EMS compact utility vehicle

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts including bridge design and culvert replacements. The Commission also authorized the purchase of a storm siren and two EMS vehicles, and terminated a 2020 salt bunker project.

• Approved $28,600 storm siren and $2,585.25 installation for Bucyrus (unanimous)
• Approved $69,000 contract with Pfefferkorn Engineering for Phase 2 Culvert Replacements (unanimous)
• Approved $83,986 design services for Bridge 3.5-Q.1 Replacement from Kaw Valley Engineering (unanimous)
• Terminated Salt Bunker project and returned $80,000 to Road and Bridge budget (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premium P1 renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $78,392 purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorers for EMS from Louisburg Ford (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for City of Paola Wea Creek Streambank Stabilization project (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to present paperwork for a Public Building Improvement Fund (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review several land use requests and county contracts. Discussions include rezoning for Klaasmeyer Properties and the purchase of a new storm siren for Bucyrus. The session also includes quarterly reports from the Health Department and Human Resources.

• Rezoning 24001-Z (Klaasmeyer Properties) from CS to C2
• Conditional Use Permit 24001-CUP for Fireflies Farms
• Purchase of a new storm siren for Bucyrus
• Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premium P1 renewal agreement
• Treasurer's/Motor Vehicle office redesign bid proposal

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review construction agreements for asphalt maintenance and culvert replacements. The agenda also includes requests for rezoning and conditional use permits.

• Purchase of a replacement storm siren in Bucyrus
• Construction agreements for the 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program
• Construction agreement for Phase 2 Culvert Replacements
• Rezoning request for Klaasmeyer Properties
• Conditional use permits for Fireflies Farms and Cricket Fields

The Board of County Commissioners approved a revised $3,295,820.00 budget for the 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program and authorized the chair to execute a construction contract with Killough Construction, Inc. It also approved a $440,851.00 culvert replacement agreement with Bryan-Ohlmeier Construction Co., Inc. and rezoned about 1.46 acres on Old Kansas City Rd from Countryside to Commercial. The board approved a 10-year renewal and expansion of the Fireflies Farms event center conditional use permit, accepted the withdrawal of the Cricket Fields permit, and voted 4-1 to close non-emergency offices on October 14, 2024, for employee training.

• Approved consent agenda including April 10, 2024 minutes, AP vouchers and payroll, and 24002-SUB Davey Farms Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved National Day of Prayer proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Professionals' Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of about 1.46 acres on Old Kansas City Rd from Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C-2), Resolution R24-04-008 (unanimous)
• Approved closing non-emergency offices October 14, 2024, for employee training, Resolution R24-04-009 (4-1, Pretz no)
• Tabled purchase of a new storm siren for Bucyrus for one week, A24-04-021 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,295,820.00 revised budget for Project #24-01-CO (696) 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program (unanimous)
• Approved contract and notice to proceed with Killough Construction, Inc. for Project No. 24-01-CO (696), start April 29, 2024, 60 working days, A24-04-019 (unanimous)

Planning Commission Study Session

The Miami County Planning Commission is holding a study session to discuss the next Comprehensive Plan. This meeting is for general discussion and contains no items scheduled for decision.

• Discussion regarding the Next Comprehensive Plan

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will hold a general discussion on developing the county's next comprehensive plan at its April 23, 2024 meeting. No specific actions, votes, or detailed proposals are listed for this item. Comprehensive plans typically outline long-term goals for land use and community development.

• Discussion on the next comprehensive plan

The Miami County Planning Commission held a study session to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, focusing on agritourism definitions, village expansion areas, and the Future Land Use Map. No new regulations were adopted; instead, commissioners provided direction to staff on how to draft the plan. The session concluded with a 4-1 vote to adjourn.

• Commissioners directed staff to align agritourism definitions with State of Kansas statutes
• Commissioners agreed staff should consider adjacent cities' land use maps in county planning
• Commissioners discussed potential 'Rural Conservation Areas' for existing residential subdivisions
• Commissioners debated adding a 'Business Park' designation distinct from Industrial zones
• Study session adjourned (4-1 vote)

Board of County Commission

The April 17, 2024, meeting of the Miami County Board of Commissioners was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included a resolution to cancel the scheduled session.

• Resolution canceling the April 17 Meeting

Board of County Commission

The April 17, 2024, meeting of the Miami County Board of Commissioners has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda includes a resolution to formally cancel the scheduled meeting.

• Resolution canceling the April 17 meeting

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review several county reports and proposals. Discussions include economic development, financial reports, and potential department closures.

• Award for RFB 2024-008 Road Oil for 2024 Construction Season
• Proposal to close non-emergency departments on October 14, 2024
• Request to bid for replacement EMS Chief vehicles
• Review of March Economic Development and First Quarter reports
• Discussion regarding the 2024 Countywide Cleanup

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will review a rezoning request for Klaasmeyer Properties. The agenda also includes approvals for road oil bids and vehicle procurement requests. Additionally, the board will consider grant signature pages for KDOC plans.

• Rezoning from CS to C2 for Klaasmeyer Properties
• Award for RFB 2024-008 Road Oil for 2024 construction season
• Bid solicitation for a mid-size sedan for 06JD Community Corrections
• Request to bid on replacing EMS Chief vehicles
• KDOC FY25 Adult and Juvenile Comprehensive Plan Grant signatures

The Board approved two KDOC grant applications for community corrections and awarded a road oil contract to Vance Brothers, Inc. The commission also authorized bids for new vehicles for community corrections and EMS. A rezoning request for Klaasmeyer Properties was tabled.

• Awarded RFB 2024-008 Road Oil contract to Vance Brothers, Inc. for $568,170.00 (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC FY25 Adult Comprehensive Plan Grant application for $543,547.42 (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC FY25 Juvenile Comprehensive Plan Grant application for $571,491.00 (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for a mid-size sedan for Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for a Compact Utility Vehicle for EMS (unanimous)
• Tabled 24001-Z: Rezoning for CS to C2 Klaasmeyer Properties to April 24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit and waived $250.00 fee for Running with the Cows (unanimous)
• Authorized support for Midland Care’s PACE Center project in Olathe, KS (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss infrastructure programs and insurance renewals. Topics include the 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program and fire false alarm ordinances. The board will also review a recent Planning Commission meeting.

• 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program agreements and awards
• Phase 2 Culvert Replacements construction award
• False Alarm Ordinance - Fire
• 2024-2025 insurance premium cost share and renewals
• Rezoning of Klaasmeyer Properties from CS to C2 (24001-Z)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider awards for the 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program and Phase 2 Culvert Replacements. The meeting also includes reviews of health and vision insurance renewals for the 2024-2025 benefit year. Additionally, the Board will address a rezoning request for Klaasmeyer Properties.

• Award for 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program (RFB 2024-003)
• Award for Phase 2 Culvert Replacements (RFB# 2024-002)
• Rezoning request 24001-Z from CS to C2 (Klaasmeyer Properties)
• Renewal of BCBS of Kansas health benefits for 2024-2025
• Resolution to cancel the April 17 meeting due to lack of quorum

The Board approved multiple infrastructure projects, including asphalt maintenance and culvert replacements. The commission also renewed employee health and vision benefit plans and amended the county organizational chart.

• Awarded $3,196,990.60 asphalt maintenance contract to Killough Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded $440,851.00 culvert replacement contract to Bryan Ohlmeier Construction Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $77,200.00 agreement with Baldridge Engineering, LLC for asphalt maintenance (unanimous)
• Accepted BCBS of Kansas medical and prescription benefit renewal for 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted VSP vision insurance renewal for 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Reclassified one part-time Appraiser I position to full-time (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning for Klaasmeyer Properties for one week (unanimous)
• Appointed Drew Siebert to the Miami County Economic Development Board (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a renewal for Fireflies Farm and review permit requests for the Hillsdale EMS Facility and Davey Farm subdivision. Staff plans to discuss updates to floodplain regulations, sign moratoriums, antenna height limits, and telecommunications rules that affect local land use and development. Additional topics include planning commission training and next steps for the comprehensive plan.

• Public hearing on Fireflies Farm Renewal (CUP 24001-CUP)
• Review of Hillsdale EMS Facility special permit (SP 24002-SP)
• Approval request for Davey Farm subdivision (SUB 24002-SUB)
• Discussion on floodplain regulations and updated maps
• Potential future amendments to sign moratoriums, antenna height limits, and telecommunications rules

The Miami County Planning Commission voted 5-3 to amend its earlier recommendation on the Cricket Fields conditional use permit (23009-CUP), adding a one-year staff review and sending it back to the Board of County Commissioners with the same findings and conditions from February. The commission declined to add dust control as a condition. It also approved a site plan for a new Hillsdale EMS facility (8-0) and recommended approval of the Fireflies Farm event center CUP renewal with a 10-year term instead of 5 years (6-2).

• Amended 23009-CUP Cricket Fields to add a one-year staff review and return it to the Board of County Commissioners with original findings and conditions (5-3; Kitchen, Manchester, Flake against)
• Did not add dust control as a condition of the Cricket Fields CUP
• Approved 24002-SP site plan for Hillsdale EMS facility with living quarters, amending Condition 3 to 'Outdoor storage is prohibited' (8-0)
• Recommended approval of 24001-CUP Fireflies Farm event center renewal, amending Condition 4 from a 5-year to a 10-year term (6-2; Kitchen, Manchester against)
• Approved consent agenda including February 27 and March 5, 2024 minutes and 24001-SUB Davey Farm Subdivision (8-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (8-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m. (7-1; Kitchen against)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to begin the 2025 budget process. The agenda also includes discussions on broadband certification, a grant application for MCHD, and a property rezoning request.

• Rezoning from CS to C2 (Klaasmeyer Properties)
• KDHE Aid-To-Local Grant 2024-2025 application signature page
• Broadband Ready Community Certification discussion
• Personal property position change proposal
• Miami County 2025 Budget Kick-Off

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and potentially vote on administrative and policy items affecting county operations and local land use. Agenda topics include employee health insurance renewals for the 2024-2025 plan year, a KDHE Aid-To-Local Grant application signature, a broadband certification resolution, and a rezoning request for Klaasmeyer Properties that would change zoning from CS to C2, affecting nearby land use standards. Routine business like meeting minutes and payroll will be processed via the consent agenda.

• Discuss insurance rate renewals for the 2024-2025 county employee benefit plan year
• Review KDHE Aid-To-Local Grant 2024-2025 application signature page
• Consider a resolution to support Broadband Ready Community Certification
• Hear discussion on rezoning 24001-Z from CS to C2 for Klaasmeyer Properties
• Approve consent agenda items including March 20 minutes and county payroll vouchers

The Board approved a broadband designation and a KDHE grant. The Commission suspended the filling of a part-time Economic Development position and tabled a rezoning request.

• Approved resolution designating unincorporated areas and City of Fontana as Kansas Broadband Ready Community (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign KDHE Aid-to-Local Grant 2024-2025 for $156,501.18 (unanimous)
• Suspended the desire to fulfill a part-time position in the Economic Development Department (3-1)
• Tabled resolution rezoning Klassmeyer Properties from Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C2) for one week (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes, AP payment vouchers, and payroll (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will hold a discussion regarding the next Comprehensive Plan. No other specific items or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion on the Next Comprehensive Plan

The Miami County Planning Commission held a study session on March 26, 2024, to review and discuss the first part of Section 3 of the draft Next Comprehensive Plan. Staff presented the draft, and commissioners provided feedback on various goals and objectives, suggesting changes such as removing 'farm stays' from agritourism, striking 'agricultural land uses' from Goal 3.2.2, and rewording 'protective waterways'. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the plan; the session was discussion-only. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. after a unanimous vote (7-0) to adjourn.

• No substantive decisions were made; the session was a study session for discussion only.
• Adjourned the study session (7-0) at 8:36 p.m.

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a state-level water and sewer infrastructure grant agreement. The agenda also includes proposals for new storage technology and a phone system for the Sheriff's Office.

• Small Town Water and Sewer Infrastructure Assistance Grant Agreement (Grant No. STGCW05)
• HPE Alletra Storage installment from ISG Technology
• Sheriff's Office Phone System Agreement with GoTo
• Easement Agreements for 23-Wellsville-160 and Conner

The Board unanimously approved agreements to connect the Bucyrus sewer district to Spring Hill’s treatment plant via state and federal grants. They also approved a $1634/month phone system contract for the Sheriff’s Office and a $155,268.07 data storage upgrade. Additionally, the Board authorized replacing 11 flags at the Veterans Memorial for under $2,500.

• Approved Sheriff's Office phone system agreement with GoTo ($1634/month, 36 months)
• Approved Small-Town Water and Sewer Infrastructure Grant Agreement (Grant No. STGCW0S)
• Approved USDA Rural Development Loan and Water & Waste System Grant Agreement
• Approved HPE Alletra Storage purchase from ISG Technology ($155,268.07)
• Approved purchase of 11 flags for Miami County Veterans Memorial (<$2500)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and easement agreements
• Selected Paola City 4 precinct for Presidential Preference Primary audit

Board of County Commission

This study session includes opening remarks and general discussion from the commissioners. The board will also discuss preparations for the 2025 budget kick-off.

• Discussion regarding preparation for the 2025 budget kick-off

Board of County Commission

The Board will consider authorizing bids for improvements to the District Court Clerk's Office. They also plan to review the 2024 Noxious Weed Management Plan and appoint a new supervisor.

• Bids for District Court Clerk's Office improvements
• Review of 2024 Noxious Weed Management Plan and 2023 Eradication Report
• Appointment of Darryl White as Noxious Weed Supervisor
• Gilmore Acres Subdivision

The Board approved requests to solicit bids for renovations to secure the District Court Clerk's Office. The commission also approved the 2024 Noxious Weed Management Plan and the annual Local Emergency Planning Committee membership.

• Approved solicitation of bids for District Court Clerk's Office renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Local Emergency Planning Committee membership (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Noxious Weed Management Plan and 2023 Eradication Report (unanimous)
• Approved Darryl White as Noxious Weed Supervisor for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 6 minutes and payroll (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

This study session includes discussions on technology proposals and county department needs. The board will review the February economic development report and consider appointing a Noxious Weed Supervisor for 2024.

• Soliciting bids for District Court Clerk's Office improvements
• Appointment of Darryl White as Noxious Weed Supervisor for 2024
• Review of the February Monthly Economic Development Report
• Discussion of ISG Technology proposal and quote
• Discussion of Sheriff's Office phone system proposal

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several county operations. Topics include authorizing bids for road oil for the 2024 construction season and reviewing the Broadband Acceleration Grant 4.0 application. The board will also review the 2023 Health Department Annual Report and the Sheriff's Office phone system agreement.

• Broadband Acceleration Grant 4.0 Application
• Authorization to solicit bids for road oil for the 2024 construction season
• Miami County Health Department Annual Report 2023
• Sheriff's Office phone system agreement

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a broadband acceleration grant application. The board will also consider authorizing bids for road oil for the 2024 construction season.

• Support for Broadband Acceleration Grant 4.0 Application
• Authorization to solicit bids for 2024 construction season road oil
• Cricket Fields CUP (unfinished business)
• Approval of February 28, 2024, meeting minutes

The Board approved a letter of support for the Broadband Acceleration Grant 4.0 and authorized staff to solicit bids for 2024 road oil. A conditional use permit for cricket fields was sent back to the Planning Commission for further review.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including Feb 28 minutes and AP payment vouchers (Unanimous)
• Sent 23009-CUP: Cricket Fields application back to Planning Commission for review of dust control and 1-year review stipulations (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of support for Broadband Acceleration Grant 4.0 (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to solicit bids for 2024 construction season road oil (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider subdivision applications for Gilmore Acres and Davey Farm. The meeting also includes discussion on the next Comprehensive Plan and potential amendments to sign and telecommunications regulations.

• Subdivision application for Gilmore Acres (24001-SUB)
• Subdivision application for Davey Farm (24002-SUB)
• Rezoning of Klaasmeyer Properties from Countryside to Commercial (24001-Z)
• Discussion on the Next Comprehensive Plan
• Potential amendments to sign regulations and antenna height limits

The commission approved a request to rezone 1.46 acres from Countryside to Commercial (C2) subject to specific conditions regarding building standards and site plans. One subdivision application was continued to a future meeting, and the commission reviewed draft maps for the Next Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved rezoning of 1.46 acres from Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C2) with conditions (6-1)
• Approved February 6, 2024, minutes and Gilmore Acres Subdivision after correction (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Continued 24002-SUB: Davey Farm application to April 2, 2024 (7-0)

Board of County Commission

This study session includes discussions on conditional use permits for Cricket Fields and KC Watersports. The board will also review the 2023 Sheriff's office budget and a request to reclassify a part-time Field Appraiser I position to full-time.

• Conditional use permits for Cricket Fields (23009-CUP) and KC Watersports (23003-CUP)
• Tire machine purchase for road and bridge
• Reclassification of a part-time Field Appraiser I position to full-time
• 2023 Sheriff's office budget discussion
• Phone contract for the Sheriff's Office

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider several conditional use permit applications. The meeting includes discussions on a tire machine purchase for Road and Bridge and an agreement for the Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services. The Board will also consider a resolution regarding GAAP requirements for fiscal year 2024.

• Conditional use permit for KC Watersports
• Conditional use permit for Cricket Fields
• Resolution to waive GAAP requirements for fiscal year 2024
• Tire machine purchase for Road and Bridge
• Agreement for Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution renewing and expanding a Conditional Use Permit for KC Watersports, adding boat storage, a new cable system, and two short-term rental cabins. A separate Conditional Use Permit for Cricket Fields was tabled for one week because a protest petition was filed and Commissioner Pretz was absent; a single no vote would deny it. The Board also approved waiving GAAP requirements for fiscal year 2024, awarded a $22,260.64 tire changer to HGACBuy, authorized a $10,000 annual EMS Medical Director agreement, and appointed Mark Raney to the Planning Commission. Two executive sessions on a potential land acquisition were held with no action taken.

• Approved 23003-CUP: KC Watersports expansion (unanimous)
• Tabled 23009-CUP: Cricket Fields for one week (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of GAAP requirements for FY2024 (unanimous)
• Awarded HGACBuy tire changer for $22,260.64 (unanimous)
• Authorized $10,000 annual EMS Medical Director agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Raney to Planning Commission, term expires 01/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, 23015-SUB: Louis Allen, and Order of Correction of Irregularities (unanimous)
• Held two executive sessions on potential land acquisition; no action taken

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will hold a discussion regarding the next comprehensive plan. No other specific items for decision or action are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on The Next Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Commission held a study session to review and suggest edits to Sections 1-3 of the Next Comprehensive Plan. Members discussed updating the Vision Narrative, refining the definition of Rural Character, and removing specific planning frameworks.

• Agreed to update Acknowledgements to include all contributors and their years of service
• Agreed to delete the sentence 'The only sustainable path forward is one that has community buy-in' from Section 1
• Requested deletion of the second paragraph of the AI-generated Vision Narrative
• Agreed to remove 'tree-lined roads' from Rural Character examples and add noise and light pollution
• Determined that Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) is not a feasible option for the county
• Proposed removing both 'LESA' and 'Land First' terminology in favor of a list of specific county characteristics

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session on February 21, 2024. The agenda includes opening remarks and a discussion regarding road oil.

• Road oil discussion

Board of County Commission

The Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the LRSWA Solid Waste Management Plan. Commissioners will also consider a resolution to adopt this plan. Additionally, the board will review expanding Lake Region SWA membership to include Shawnee County.

• Public hearing for the LRSWA Solid Waste Management Plan
• Resolution adopting the Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan
• Expansion of Lake Region SWA membership to include Shawnee County
• Approval of February 14, 2024, meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan and added Shawnee County to the Lake Region SWA Expansion membership. They also unanimously appointed Randy Kitchen to the Board of Zoning Appeals. County Administrator Shane Krull identified an error in the budget regarding Commission compensation, noting a proposed $10,000 raise did not pass but was mistakenly left in the budget.

• Approved Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Region SWA Expansion membership to include Shawnee County (unanimous)
• Appointed Randy Kitchen to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 14, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved AP payment vouchers (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The board will administer oaths of office to Glenn Alpert and Larry Sumner. Members will also elect the 2024 Chairman and Vice-Chairman and adopt the 2024/2025 meeting calendar. One zoning appeal case is scheduled for 29630 Metcalf in Louisburg.

• Oaths of office for Glenn Alpert and Larry Sumner
• Election for the 2024 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of the 2024/2025 Board of Zoning Appeals Calendar
• Zoning appeal case 23002-APP at 29630 Metcalf, Louisburg (Deborah Bowes)

The Board of Zoning Appeals overturned a Planning Director's decision to deny a building permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The board ruled in favor of the applicant regarding the definition of the 'front' of the primary dwelling.

• Elected Ken Berg as Chairman for 2024 (6-0)
• Elected Larry Sumner as Vice Chairman for 2024 (6-0)
• Approved 2024/2025 Board of Zoning Appeals calendar (6-0)
• Approved appeal for detached ADU at 29630 Metcalf (6-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a study session covering several departmental reports. Discussion topics include the January economic development report, year-end financial updates, and fire statistics.

• January Economic Development Report
• 2023 year-end financial update
• 4th quarter and 2023 fire stats
• Summary of Planning Commission meeting from 02/06/2024
• Comprehensive plan discussion

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to vote on several resolutions. These include adopting an official county logo and establishing a social media policy for internal and external users.

• Resolution: Adoption of an official Miami County logo and implementation procedures
• Resolution: Approval of a Social Media Policy
• Federal-Aid Construction Engineering Inspection Services for Old KC Road Rehabilitation (Project 21-05-ST/KDOT 61 C-2123-01)
• Presentation to Alex Freund, Economic Development, as December Employee of the Month

The Board approved a new official county logo and a social media policy for internal and external users. The commission also authorized a $223,650 agreement for mental health services and a road rehabilitation inspection contract.

• Approved official county logo and branding procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Social Media Policy for internal and external users (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Baldridge Engineering for Old KC Road Rehabilitation inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $223,650 agreement with Elizabeth Layton Center, LLC for mental health services (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Feb 7 minutes and payroll (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session regarding Environmental Protection Agency grants. Discussion includes personnel matters for the Fontana Station and authorizations for several road and bridge maintenance projects.

• Resolution appointing members of Fontana FD (MIFD1 Board)
• Adoption of job descriptions for staff at Fontana Station
• Authorization to solicit bids for 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program (Project 24-01-CO)
• Authorization to solicit bids for Phase 2 Culvert Replacements (Project 24-03-SB)
• Authorization to solicit design services for Bridge 3.5-Q.1 Replacement (Project 24-02-SB)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure projects. This includes authorizations for asphalt maintenance, culvert replacements, and bridge replacement design services.

• Project 24-01-CO (696) 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program
• Project 24-03-SB (698) Phase 2 Culvert Replacements
• Project 24-02-SB (697) Bridge 3.5-Q.1 Replacement design services
• Resolution appointing members of Fontana FD (MIFD1 Board)
• Adoption of job descriptions for staff at Fontana Station (MIFD1 Board)

The Board of County Commissioners approved three Road & Bridge projects and authorized staff to solicit bids or design services: the 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program at $3,220,820.00, Phase 2 Culvert Replacements at $635,000.00, and design for replacement of Bridge 3.5-Q.1 at $205,000.00. Sitting as the MIFD#1 Fireboard, the board also adopted a resolution appointing staff at the Fontana Fire Station and approved job descriptions for that staff. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes of the January 31, 2024 meeting and AP payment vouchers.

• Approved consent agenda: January 31, 2024 minutes and AP payment vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved Project 24-01-Co (696), 2024 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program, $3,220,820.00, and authorized bid solicitation (unanimous)
• Approved Project 24-03-SB (698) Phase 2 Culvert Replacements, $635,000.00, and authorized bid solicitation (unanimous)
• Approved Project 24-02-SB (697), design services for replacement of Bridge 3.5-Q.1 on 379th Street, $205,000.00 (unanimous)
• As MIFD#1 Fireboard: adopted resolution appointing staff at Fontana Fire Station (unanimous)
• As MIFD#1 Fireboard: approved job descriptions for Fontana Fire Station staff (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct a public hearing regarding KC Watersports and review a new conditional use permit for Cricket Fields. Discussion may include planning training, the next comprehensive plan, and potential amendments to sign and telecommunications regulations.

• Public Hearing 23003-CUP: KC Watersports
• New Business 23009-CUP: Cricket Fields
• Sign Regulations: Moratorium discussion
• Height limits for residential antennas and satellite dishes
• Telecommunications Regulations

The commission approved a modified conditional use permit for KC Watersports and recommended approval for a private cricket field facility. The cricket field proposal will now move to the Board of County Commissioners for a final decision.

• Approved 23003-CUP for KC Watersports to renew and modify permit for boat storage and short-term rental cabins (7-0)
• Approved amendment to 23003-CUP allowing KC Watersports staff to live in cabins seasonally (6-1)
• Recommended approval of 23009-CUP for private cricket fields on 299th Street (5-2)
• Approved January 2, 2024, Planning Commission Minutes (5-0)
• Approved 23015-SUB Louis Allen Subdivision (5-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review proposed branding standards and social media policy revisions. The meeting also includes discussions regarding funding options for the courthouse renovation and the county's comprehensive plan.

• Review of proposed Branding Standards and Templates guide
• Review of Social Media Policy revision
• Discussion of courthouse renovation funding options
• Discussion of the comp plan

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss land annexation near Osawatomie City Lake and a vehicle purchase. The Fire Board will also consider a contract for a 2023 Peterbilt / Rosenbauer Rescue Truck.

• $525,000 purchase contract for a 2023 Peterbilt / Rosenbauer Rescue Truck
• Land annexation request adjacent to Osawatomie City Lake

The Board approved the purchase of a 2023 Peterbilt / Rosenbauer Rescue Truck and granted a land annexation request for the City of Osawatomie. The Board also nominated a new member to the Planning Commission Board.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Peterbilt / Rosenbauer Rescue Truck for $525,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved City of Osawatomie request to annex land adjacent to Osawatomie City Lake (Unanimous)
• Nominated Phil Elliot to the Planning Commission Board (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Jan 24 minutes and payroll (Unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several items, including the potential purchase of a rescue truck for Osawatomie Fire Department and the annexation of land near Osawatomie City Lake. The session also includes a year-end financial review and reports from various officials.

• Possible purchase of a rescue truck for the Osawatomie Fire Department
• Request for consent to annex land adjacent to Osawatomie City Lake
• Year-end financial review
• Discussion regarding the suggestion of an endowment
• Report from Jim Payne regarding the Senior Haired Legislature

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine business and several action items. The agenda includes requests for budget signature pages related to KDOC reimbursements and a request for consent to annex land adjacent to Osawatomie City Lake.

• Land annexation adjacent to Osawatomie City Lake
• KDOC FY24 Adult Carryover Reimbursement Budget Signature Page
• KDOC FY24 Juvenile Carryover Reimbursement Budget Signature Page
• Proclamation for Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day
• Retirement reception for Scott Hoover

The Board approved the purchase of a new Peterbilt rescue truck and authorized signatures for KDOC carryover reimbursement budgets. The Board also approved a proclamation for Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day.

• Approved purchase of Peterbilt rescue truck for Osawatomie Fire Department for $525,000.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign KDOC FY24 Adult Carryover Reimbursement Budget Signature Page (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign KDOC FY24 Juvenile Carryover Reimbursement Budget Signature Page (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for Sanctity of Human Life Day and Respect for Life Day (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Jan 17 minutes and AP payment vouchers (unanimous)
• Tabled request to annex land adjacent to Osawatomie City Lake for one week

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review the December economic development report and fourth quarter strategic plan update. The session also includes receiving the Q4 2023 People, Budget, Benefit Report and discussing the comprehensive plan.

• December monthly economic development report
• Q4 2023 People, Budget, Benefit Report
• Discussion of the comp plan

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss potential contributions and letters of support for public Wi-Fi grant applications. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes, payroll, and vouchers.

• Consideration of public Wi-Fi grant application support

The Board unanimously approved adding Miami County to the Kansas City Regional Economic Development District and supported public Wi-Fi grant applications. Staff reported on recent fire and road activities, and discussed ongoing HVAC issues at the courthouse. An executive session regarding Treasurer security was held with no public action taken.

• Approved minutes from Jan 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved AP payment vouchers and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved EDA designation of Miami County in Kansas City Regional EDD (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for public Wi-Fi grant applications (unanimous)
• Held executive session on Treasurer security (no action taken)

Zoning Appeals

The January 2024 meeting of the Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals has been canceled.

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss various topics. Discussions include water rescue/dive team matters, the Fontana Tender, and upcoming road and bridge projects for 2024.

• Water Rescue / Dive Team discussion
• Fontana Tender discussion
• Discussion on 2024 road and bridge projects

Board of County Commission

The meeting agenda contains routine business items including the approval of previous minutes and vouchers. No specific new projects or ordinances are listed for discussion in this document.

• Approval of January 3, 2024, Board of County Commission minutes
• Approval of vouchers

The Miami County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 10, 2024. The board approved a consent agenda that included minutes from January 3, 2024, AP payment vouchers, an order correcting irregularities, and the appointments of the 2024 chairman and pro-tem. In new business, the commission unanimously appointed Commissioner Tyler Vaughan as 2024 chairman and Commissioner George Pretz as 2024 pro-tem. A resident raised concerns about a neighbor's alleged automotive and tow business operating in a Countryside-zoned area; the planning department is looking into it, but no decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda including January 3, 2024 minutes, AP payment vouchers, order of correction of irregularities, and 2024 chairman/pro-tem appointments (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Tyler Vaughan as 2024 Board Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner George Pretz as 2024 Board Pro-Tem (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the Miami County Health Department 4th Quarter Report. The session also includes a review of plans for Hillsdale EMS.

• MCHD 4th Quarter Report discussion
• Review of Hillsdale EMS plans

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine business items and a proposed amendment to personnel regulations. The action agenda includes adding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and lactation break time to the Personnel Rules & Regulations.

• Amendment to Personnel Rules & Regulations regarding pregnancy discrimination and lactation breaks
• Approval of December 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers and payroll

The Board approved an extension of the County Administrator's employment agreement and updated personnel rules regarding pregnancy and lactation. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including payroll and payment vouchers.

• Approved extension of County Administrator Shane D. Krull's employment agreement until December 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Personnel Rules & Regulations to add Pregnancy Discrimination Act & Lactation Break Time (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including December 27, 2023 minutes, AP payment vouchers, and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Correction of Irregularities (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will elect new officers and discuss the Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing regarding KC Watersports has been continued to February 6, 2024.

• Election of Planning Commission Officers
• Public Hearing 23003-CUP (KC Watersports) continued to February 6, 2024
• Discussion regarding sign regulation moratorium
• Discussion regarding antenna and satellite dish height limits
• Discussion regarding telecommunications regulations

The Planning Commission elected Kelli Broers as Chairman, Topher Philgreen as Vice-Chairman, and Randy Kitchen as the Board of Zoning Appeals Representative. The commission continued a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for KC Watersports to a future date.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 5, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Continued 23003-CUP: KC Watersports public hearing to February 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Elected Kelli Broers as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Topher Philgreen as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Randy Kitchen as Board of Zoning Appeals Representative (4-1)